Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less." C. S. Lewis may not have said those exact words (Mike misattributes the quote to him in this episode), but they certainly

Life is full of ups and downs, and Satan and his emissaries want to seize upon us in our low points to turn us from the pathway of faith. But God is using those same trials to further his good work in

It's hard for us to believe in the supernatural because our modern world casts the spell on us of "nothing-buttery." We're convinced that ordinary and familiar things are nothing but molecules in moti

In this episode we field a question from a child: "What do angels do?" We answer (with a little help from Tim Chester): angels are God's postal service, police force, and praise choir, for the aid of

It's a new year! And it's a good time to get a refreshed perspectve. It is so easy to get bogged down with the responsibilities and pressures of life that we forget the Lord is coming. The Lord is cer

In this final episode of Necessary Church we get to see inside the church. What meets our eyes when we do so is a captivating vision of the church. The church is nothing less than God's people speakin

Everyone wants their life to be meaningful and impactful. What can I join to be part of something big? How can I really make my life count for God? Scripture teaches us that being a full participant i

Bread and a cup - it sounds like very simple fare. But the depth and richness of the supper the Lord provides for us has no comparison. Unlike life under the Old Covenant, our New Covenant faith is no

Looking for community? Trying to find your people? We long for community because God made us that way. Unfortunately, sin and our culture's devotion to personal autonomy keep us from enjoying the life

A cup of tea, a warm fire, a comfy chair, a quiet time, and my Bible. Beautiful. We treasure those times. But let's also be mindful of treasuring the times the church gathers to hear the Word preached